Will Blackmon
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[edit] Biography
Will Blackmon (born October 27, 1984 in Cranston, Rhode Island) is an american football cornerback/wide receiver/kick returner who currently plays in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft (115th pick overall). He played college football for the Boston College Eagles.
[edit] High School
Blackmon earned first team All-America honors from USA Today and Parade Magazine as a senior at Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, RI. He was also named Rhode Island's player of the year by Gatorade. He garnered all-city honors three and all-state honors twice during his schoolboy career.
[edit] College
[edit] 2002
- One of four true freshmen to earn playing time
- Recorded 29 tackles playing as a DB
- Saw significant action on special teams as a kick returner
[edit] 2003
- Recorded 64 tackles, 10 passes defensed, and 4 interceptions as a DB
- Earned Big East Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in a game against the University of Connecticut
[edit] 2004
- Recorded 46 tackles, 1 pass defensed, and three interceptions as a DB
- Amassed over 1000 return yards on special teams
- Earned All-Big East Second Team honors
[edit] 2005
- Moved his primary position from DB to WR
- Led team with 51 receptions for 763 yards
- Earned preseason second-team All-America honors
- Selected to participate in the Senior Bowl
- 119 yards shy of being D1-A all time kick off returner
[edit] NFL
Blackmon made his professional debut in the NFL in 2006 with the Green Bay Packers. He has played for the Green Bay Packers for his entire 1 year career.
[edit] Scouting Report
[edit] Statistics
[edit] Trivia
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[edit] Picture Gallery
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